Recent content by mgalex

Hi Gill. Even better result last race, no mud this time a sandy hard ride on dunes and I really flew. no accidents or mechanicals and I really fought for the places against those who beat me every time and won. My dismount at speed has ben sorted but I still seem to be slow on the remount...

Well the cross on Sunday was a true sodden mud fest with 4 inch deep stretches and vertical banks. A true test. Organized by my club too. A real test. I practiced on the course as hadn't had a chance before. I've started climbing the stairs at work only 5 flights but every time can't have a...

I currently have Schwalbe CX Pro’s on the wheels and I’m running about 45-50 psi and the traction is surprisingly good considering. About the cleats, they are at the ball of my foot. How can shifting them back help? The calf strength is more when I’m off the bike. Unfortunately, running isn’t...

I can't seem to ride up. i'm always on my feet. I have to admit I changed the front crankset yesterday to a 48 34 and haven't had a chance to ride it off road so... the guy I bought the bike from had been riding it on the road so had full Ultegra 53x39 12-25. now it's 48x34 and 13-25

James, Oh, I do love it and am learning to love it more and more. I’m definitely loosing the time going up hills. My calves really can’t handle it yet this I think will come with experience. It’s been commented that I push hard and am fearless on the flat loose gravel and light mud...

Hi, I have done a search but it does not seem to have been of any help. I'm new to cyclocross and on my 5th race. I've not done any other muddy cycling before and am soo glad u've found a cross specific forum. I started off on single speed and that wasn't too bad once I went aggressive...